Democratic lawmakers have launched an investigation into whether Pete Hegseth failed to adequately protect service members who were killed at the start of the Iran war. The strike, on the second day of the conflict, left six U.S. service members dead and more than 30 troops injured. The lawmakers cited reports from several outlets that reveal damning allegations surrounding the deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait, including that military leaders ignored intelligence indicating Port Shuaiba was a probable Iranian target. The Army is also alleged to have ignored a request from soldiers for more medical resources and support at Port Shuaiba before the attack on the Kuwait post. Elsewhere, troops have also described difficulties getting adequate medical attention for their injuries in the wake of the Port Shuaiba attack, with Hegseth also accused of trying to downplay how many soldiers were seriously wounded.